SHARON, Conn.—The Sharon Playhouse, 49 Amenia Rd., has announced the cast of A.R. Gurney’s canine comedy “Sylvia,” which will be staged from Friday, Aug. 29, through Monday, Sept. 7.
The production pairs Broadway favorites with talented local artists.
Tickets are available to purchase at SharonPlayhouse.org
“Sylvia” is directed by Colin Hanlon. Leading the cast is Jen Cody as Sylvia, the charming canine with boundless spark and spunk. Jonathan Walker brings warmth and complexity to Greg, the empty-nester whose world is turned upside down by a stray dog.
Returning to the playhouse alongside Walker is Jennifer Van Dyck as Kate, Greg’s pragmatic and scholarly wife, navigating her own reactions to Sylvia’s arrival. Rounding out the company, Sienna Brann tackles the eclectic trio of Tom, Phyllis, and Leslie.
Gurney’s hit comedy follows Greg, a middle-aged man at a crossroads, whose life is transformed when he brings home an exuberant stray dog—much to the dismay of his wife, Kate. As Greg’s bond with Sylvia grows, her spirited antics and surprising insights challenge their marriage, priorities and ideas about love and loyalty.
Premiering Off-Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club in 1995 with Sarah Jessica Parker in the title role, the play quickly became an audience favorite.
“Sylvia” has enjoyed numerous productions worldwide and made its Broadway debut in 2015, featuring Annaleigh Ashford.
Next month, the playhouse will present a special star-studded benefit staged reading of Charles Busch’s comedy “Die, Mommie, Die!,” on Friday, Sept. 12, starring the author, Charles Busch, who will be joined by an all-star cast.
The 2025 Mainstage season continues with Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap (Sept. 26-Oct.r 5) directed by Hunter Foster and the fifth annual presentation of Writers Playground, a 10-minute play festival of new works written by local playwrights (Sept.18-19). Tickets for all events are available at SharonPlayhouse.org
The Sharon Playhouse, led by Artistic Director Carl Andress, Managing Director Meghan Flanagan and Education and Community Director Michael Kevin Baldwin, is a professional, regional, nonprofit theater producing performances with Broadway-caliber actors as well as talented local community members.
For more information or tickets, call 860-364-7469, www.SharonPlayhouse.org.